Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX8 · Devon
126
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
EX11 · Devon
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ottery St Mary has less crime — 20 vs 126 incidents in February 2026.
Exmouth recorded substantially more crime than Ottery St Mary in February 2026 — 126 incidents compared to 20, a 6.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exmouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15), while Ottery St Mary has more Vehicle crime (2). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ottery St Mary recorded fewer crimes than Exmouth — 20 vs 126 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Ottery St Mary is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Exmouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Ottery St Mary had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Ottery St Mary recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 126).